Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.

Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.

Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Telecommunications

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.